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INTRODUCTION 

Introducing the Craig Ml 00 Translator and 
Information Center. The same advanced 
technology that enabled Craig to introduce the 
world’s first pocket electronic calculator in 1971 
now has been further refined to look up and 
translate thousands of words, phrases, and 
even complete sentences in many languages. 

In building up a vocabulary for your M100, 
our objective has been to facilitate basic 
communication—to provide a body of words 
and phrases which can be put together to 
clearly convey thoughts, needs, and questions. 

Its straightforward operation and compact 
size make the Ml 00 simple and easy to use— 
as a personal interpreter when you travel or as 
a valuable language learning aid. Following 
the easy step-by-step examples will reveal the 
many ways the M100 can work for you. 


Your Ml00 is identified by a serial number on the 
bottom. Take the time now to copy the serial 
number in the space provided inside the back 
cover. Be sure to keep this owner’s manual and 
your sales slip. 


(c) Copyright 1979, Craig Corporation 






For convenient pocket reference, detach at perforation 





LEARN KEY 0 — Sequentially displays the 
vocabulary in one or two selected languages, 
in the approximate order of usage. If pressed 
following the entry of a category word (such 
as “hotel”), it displays the vocabulary in the 
one or two selected languages beginning with 
related terms. Suggested category words are 
listed on the bottom of the Ml00. Pressing 
the 0 key again stops the sequence. 

SPACE KEY i space! —Enters a space between 
words. A space is automatically entered follow¬ 
ing punctuation marks. 

FAST/SLOW KEY R —Controls the rate at 


which the words sequentially appear in the 
Search and Learn modes, or the rate at which 


the words move across the screen in the Rotate 


mode. The Fast speed reduces the amount of 


time required to locate a particular word. The 


Slow speed is the normal reading rate. 


ROTATE KEY 0 — May be pressed to cause 
the displayed phrase to move across the 
screen from right to left in moving-sign fashion. 
When used in the Search or Learn modes, 
causes the sequence of words to move across 
the screen. Pressing the 0 key again returns 
to normal display. 

SEARCH KEY 0 —The 0 key has many 
uses, such as correcting spelling errors, 
defining words with double meanings, simpli¬ 
fying the entry of long words, and displaying 
in alphabetical order all or a selected part of 
the vocabulary. Pressing 0 again stops the 
Search mode. 





DISPLAY 


SHIFT KEY 


CLEAR ENTRY KEY 
CLEAR KEY 


CHARACTER KEYS 
(A-Z, 0-9, Punctuation) 


POWER 

INDICATOR 


POWER 
RECEPTAGLE 

POWER SWiTCH 


LEARN KEY 
SPACE KEY 



EXTERNAL PROGRAM KEY 


PHRASE KEY 


MEMORY 

(LANGUAGE) KEYS 


HOLD KEY 
SEARCH KEY 
ROTATE KEY 

FAST/SLOW KEY 


POWER SWITCH—Turns the Ml00 on or off. 

For battery or ac power line operation. 

POWER RECEPTACLE—Connect the ac 
adapter here to operate the Ml 00 from the 
power line or to recharge nickel-cadmium ceils. 

POWER INDICATOR—Glows whenever the 
power is on. 

DISPLAY—Shows the word or numbers 
entered on the keyboard or recalled from 
the Memory. A *** means you have too 
many words in the sentence. Simplify or 
break into two phrases. A -?- means the 
Memory selected does not contain the 
word. ERROR means that the result of a 
calculation exceeds the Ml00 capacity. 

CHARACTER KEYS (A-Z, 0-9, Punctuation)— 
These keys are used to enter a letter, 
numeral, or punctuation mark into the display. 
The characters printed on the key tops are 
entered directly by pressing the key; the Q 


(Shift) key must be pressed before each entry 
for the numerals and punctuation marks printed 
on the panel. 


SHIFT KEY 0 —Selects the set of characters 
(numerals and punctuation marks) printed on 
the panel. It must be pressed before the entry 
of each such character. 


EXTERNAL PROGRAM KEY 0 — Prepares 
the Ml00 to follow the Calculator program 
(or other special programs as new Memory 
Capsules are developed) instead of the built-in 
Translation program. 

PHRASE KEY 0 — Pressing the 0 key once 
(or twice), followed by a letter key, selects one 
of the pre-programmed standard (or partial) 
phrases. Phrases may be combined with each 
other or with your own words. 

On the bottom of the case is a list of 
commonly used phrases and partial phrases. 


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HOLD KEY 0—Pressing this key immediately 
following a word causes the word to be trans¬ 
lated into another language without change. 
This is necessary for proper names. In addi¬ 
tion, many words are not included in the Ml00 
vocabulary because they are the same or simi¬ 
lar in other languages. Using the 0 key with 
such unlisted words will permit the phrase to be 
completed, and it will most likely be understood 
in context. 

CLEAR ENTRY KEY 0 — in the Translator 
mode, the 0 key allows you to backspace one 
letter at a time to make error corrections. In the 
Calculator mode it clears the entire calculation, 
but remains in the Calculator mode. 

CLEAR KEY 0 —Clears the entire display. In 
the Calculator mode, returns to the Translation 
mode. 


LANGUAGE MEMORY KEYS 0 0 0 0 
—Press one of these keys prior to entering a 
word to indicate the language in which it will be 
entered. (NOTE: If a key is not pressed, the 
Ml 00 assumes the word is in Memory L\ which 
is normally the native language.) Pressing one 
of these keys after entering the word translates 
it into the new language. 

BOTTOM COVER—Remove the bottom cover 
to replace Memory Capsules or battery, or to 
gain access to the Battery Switch. 

BATTERY SWITCH—Set this switch to nickel 
cadmium if rechargeable nickel-cadmium cells 
are being used, otherwise set it to alkaline. 


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CONTENTS 

Keyboard Arrangements ... Inside Front Cover 


Preparation for Use.4 

M100 Translator and Information Center.6 

Before You Begin.7 

Operating Instructions . 9 

Translation .9 

Phrases.9 

Words .10 

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Categories ..14 

Metric Conversion.15 

Brief Expressions .16 

Calculation.17 

Learning.18 

Tips and Shortcuts.20 

Maintenance . 22 


An Eye to the Future.23 

Warranty.24 

Brief Operating Instructions.Back Cover 























PREPARATION FOR USE 


Opening the Bottom Cover 

Turn the Power Switch off (toward the 0 
key). Hold the M100 face down and use your 


thumbs to slide the bottom cover in the direc¬ 
tion of the arrows, as shown in Figure 2. Lift 
the cover off. Underneath the cover are the 
Memory Capsule receptacles, the battery 
holder, and the battery switch. 

Memory Capsule Installation 

Up to three Memory Capsules may be installed 
in the M100. Language 1 ([u]) is assumed to 
be your native language, and an English Mem¬ 
ory Capsule is already installed in this position. 



Positions two and three (0 and 0) may be 
used for other languages, or for other programs 
as they become available. ( 0 is used with the 
built-in program for metric conversion and brief 
expressions in four languages.) 

Hold the Memory Capsule by the center 
finger grip so that the arrow on the Capsule 
lines up with the arrow on the receptacle in the 
Translator (see Figure 3). Snap the Capsule 
into place. 

IMPORTANT: To remove a Memory Capsule, 
grasp the finger grip and pull firmly. Capsules 
should be stored in their protective containers 
when not in the Translator. 


Fig. 3 




Battery Installation 

Four AA-size penlite ceils are required. Alkaline 
cells are recommended because they give 
longer life (approximately seven hours continu¬ 
ous operation) than conventional flashlight 
cells. For greater operating economy, use Craig 
8105 rechargeable nickel-cadmium cells. 

Insert the cells to match the polarity of the + 
and - signs indicated inside the compartment. 
(WARNING: The Ml00 will not operate and 
rechargeable cells may be damaged if the ceils 
are incorrectly inserted.) Set the Battery Switch 
to alkaline or nickel cadmium, depending upon 
the battery type. 


Replacing the Bottom Cover 

Replace the bottom cover by lining up the 
runners and sliding it into the locked position. 
Do not try to hook the door tabs to the case 
and swing the door shut. 


Using the AC Adapter 

The AC Adapter allows the Ml00 to be oper¬ 
ated from the power line instead of its internal 
battery, ft is also used to recharge nickel- 
cadmium cells when they are used in the Ml00. 
The M100 is designed to operate only with a 
Craig Z200 (120 volt, 60 hertz) or Z201 (120/ 
240 volt, 50/60 hertz) AC Adapter. Be sure the 
Adapter is correct for the supply voltage avail¬ 
able. Use of any other ac adapter may dam¬ 
age the Ml00 and will void the Warranty. 

Connect the AC Adapter to the Ml00 and 
to the wall outlet. In some countries a readily- 
available plug adapter may be required to 
accommodate the different types of outlet con¬ 
figurations. 






CRAIG M100 TRANSLATOR 
AND INFORMATION CENTER 

Now, in the palm of your hand, you can hold a 
storehouse of information—not only in your 
native language but in foreign languages as well. 
And you can easily translate back and forth 
between different languages at the touch of a 
button. In addition to its stored word list, there 
are also frequently-used phrases, together with 
their idiomaticaliy-correct translations, coded 
for instant retrieval. Or you can enter your own 
words and phrases. 

But the Craig Mf 00 is more than just a trans¬ 
lator. Because it groups the most frequently used 
words and phrases, it can hasten your ability to 
use the language. Because it categorizes, it 
can help you to learn the words applicable to a 
particular situation. For example, under “food” 


are grouped cafe, menu, bar, market, hungry, 
etc., with their translations. Because it auto¬ 
matically searches its vocabulary for similar 
spellings, it can even help you find the correct 
translation for a word that you didn't know how 
to spell! 

And as an extra convenience for the traveler, 
metric conversion factors and an electronic 
calculator are built-in. 



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EFORE YOU BEGIN... 


Before reading the detailed Operating Instruc¬ 
tions, take the time now to try out some of the 
simple examples below. You’ll find that most of 
the steps will get to be almost automatic for 
you, so that the M100 will quickly become an 
invaluable aid. 

Turn the power switch on the left side of the 
case on (toward the display). A power indicator 
on the display will glow. 

To translate a word or phrase, we use the 
Language keys, 0, 0, 0, and 0. 0 is for 
your native language, 0 and 0 are for your 
choice of foreign languages, and 0 is perma¬ 
nently connected for metric conversion and 
several basic expressions in four languages. 
More on that later. 

On the bottom of the case is a list of 
commonly used phrases and partial phrases. 
Let’s start with Phrase O. Press 0 and the 
letter [Yj- The display will show 


PRESS LETTERS TO SPELL WORDS AND 
PRESS SPACE KEY AFTER EACH WORD. 

Press 0 or 0 to translate this into a foreign 
language. Press the key again to repeat the 
phrase, or press 


to make the phrase 


rotate like a moving sign. Press 0 to clear 
the display. 

This time let’s combine a partial phrase with 
your own words. To ask, “Can you recommend 
a doctor?’; press the keys in the following order: 
0 0 q a | space] d o c t o r ?. If you wish, repeat 
it in English by pressing 0. Press 0 or 0 to 
see it in a foreign language. You can go back 
and forth between languages as many times 
as you wish. Press 0 to clear the display. 


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Now let's try just your own words. You’ll find 
that the quickest and most effective way of 
communicating is by using short, simple 
phrases. Most languages have many ‘‘helper’ 
words that make the sentence flow smoothly 
but don’t necessarily contribute to the ideas 
conveyed. It is also more difficult to translate 
the meaning of these words from one language 
to another. Pick out only the key words that you 
want to communicate. Keep everything in the 
present tense singular. For example, say “I buy 
book” instead of “i am going to buy some books’ 

[wh] j | space} BUY ] space j BOOK 

/BUY BOOK 

You can see how really simple the Ml00 is to 
operate. With these easy steps you can utilize 
most of its translating capabilities. But it has 
many other features which you’ll want to learn 
about by studying the following pages. 


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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 

in the following examples we will assume 
that Q3, 0, and [F] correspond to English , 
Spanish, and French. 

Power to the M100 for both battery and power 
tine operation is controlled by the slide switch 
on the left side of the unit. Slide it away from 
you to turn on the power. Be sure to turn it off 
when not in use, to conserve battery life. 

Translation 

The four white keys at the right of the keyboard 
initiate the translation from one language to 
another, {v} is normally reserved for your native 
language, while [F] and [F] are for your choice 
of two foreign languages. The use of [F] is 
described on page 15. Pressing a Language key 
before entering a word or phrase identifies the 
language of the word or phrase to the M100. 
Pressing a Language key after a word or phrase 
is entered translates it to the selected language. 

It is not necessary to press the \v] key prior 


to entering a word or phrase in your native 
language; the M100 automatically assumes 
that you are using 03 unless you press one of 
the other keys. 

In the Learn mode, either one or two 
languages can be displayed simultaneously. 
Press either one or two Language keys in the 
order desired before entering the word and 
selecting the Learn mode. Examples are given 
in the section on Learning. 

Phrases 

Any one of various different phrases and partial 
phrases may be selected at the touch of a 
single letter key. The phrases are listed on the 
bottom cover of the Ml 00. The full phrases are 
displayed by pressing the 0 key once, followed 
by the appropriate letter key. The partial 
phrases are displayed by pressing the Q key 
twice, followed by the appropriate letter key. 
The desired language should be selected first. 


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Phrases may be combined with each other: 




RATE? 



To repeat this phrase, press jF) again. To 
make the words rotate {ike a moving sign, press 
the g key. Press the 0 key to make the 


words rotate faster; press it again to return to 
normal speed. Press the g key again to stop 
the rotation at any point. 


Phrases may also be combined with your 
own words, as explained in the foliowing 
section. 


Words 

Words are entered by pressing the alphabet 
keys. Press the00 key between words. (It is 
not necessary to press it after the last word.) 


THIS [space ] I S 

this is my Wife 


i SPACE 


t 


M y space WIFE 


ESTE ES Ml ESPOSA 


Note that when you press the | space j key the 
M100 searches its Memory for the preceding 
word. Until this is completed (usually less than 
one second)., the first letter of the next word will 
not appear. Wait until it does, then proceed with 
the word. 


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Some expressions may require numbers or 
punctuation marks. Always press the g key 
before entering each number or mark (except 
the period and question mark). 

g g ^ s 3 1 spftc£ i * s j s pace] the 




P ft I C E fsp0 0 F [spTce THIS space] BOOK 

S3 IS THE PRICE OF THIS BOOK 

FI 

S3 ES EL PRECiO OE ESTE UBRO 

0 

$3 EST l PRtX DE CE UVRE 


@0 Q U 



EST0-CE [space] Q u E 

MAVIS .J 1 — W 1 


PU 7 f : S r -PJ- QUF 



Vi HA 



Words and standard phrases may be combined 
with each other. 


0 ALWAYS 

ALWAYS I LIKE IT HOT 



Z HOT 


0 

SIEMPRE ME GUSTA CAUENTE 


????? 

If you have been experimenting with entering 
your own words, you have undoubfedly seen 
the display flash a row of question marks. This 
is the MIOG’s way of responding that it is not 
sure what you mean. There are several pos¬ 
sibilities, so let’s take them one at a time: 
Double Meaning —Most languages have 
words that are spelled the same but have dif¬ 
ferent meanings. In order to translate correctly, 
the Ml00 must be told which meaning Is 
intended. 


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For example, if you wanted to say, 
“Watch the camera 5 ’: 


0 WATCH 1 space ! 



Since watch can have different meanings, 
press the 0 key to search the Ml00 Memory 
for alternate definitions. 




WATCH (CLOCK) 


WATCH (SEE) 


In this cas e yo u want the meaning of “see." 
Press the [ space j key while that definition is being 
displayed and proceed with the entry. 


space! THE pact] CAMERA 


WATCH (SEE) THE CAMERA 



REGARDERL' A PR ARE! L 


Note that the parenthetical definition does not 
appear in the translation. 


Misspelled Word—An incorrectly spelled word 
cannot, of course, be understood by the Ml00. 
However, it can check its Memory for similarly 
spelled words and present them to you for 
your choice. For example, if you accidentally 
misspell the word suggest: 


0 SU6EST [space 



?????? 


Press the 0 key to check for similar spellings: 



SUG-SUGAR i SUG- 



While the correct spelling is being displayed, 
press the [ space | key to continue making an entry 
or press a Language key to make a translation. 



C-f.y'V.-r.-V 






. \ -. 








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Wrong Ending—Words are stored in the Ml 00’s 
Memory Capsules in their basic “dictionary" 
form: nouns are singular and verbs are in the 
infinitive form. Variations such as working and 
slept will flash the question marks. 

Again, try pressing the 0 key: 


0 WORKING Fspace 


W( < 





t f 






SPACE 


SLEPT! ????? 



Some words, like spoke, will not find the 
basic form without dropping off a letter. This 
is especially true of foreign languages. 

[0 SPOKE (space 

SPOKE I ????? 



SPOON 




SPACE I SPANISH / SPEAK ,.. 

Proper Names—Proper names, like George 
and Hawaii , will not be translated. Since they 
are not in the MIOO’s Memory, they will cause 
the flashing question marks to appear. The 0 
key should be pressed after each proper name 
so the expression can be correctly tr ansla ted. 
(It is not necessary to also press the [ space] key.) 


1 S [space [ WARM 


0 HAWAII 
BEAUTIFUL 0 

HAWAII EST CHAUD ET SEAU 


SPACE 


AND [space] 


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Not in Memory —Of course there are many 
words that are not in the MIOO's vocabulary. 
Many of these were deliberately omitted 
because they translate directly or are readily rec¬ 
ognizable in other languages. Words such as 
metal and cabin are in this category.* Try using 
the word followed by the 0 key, to translate 
directly into another language. In context, it will 
most likely be understood. 

Alternatively, use the 0 key to remove the 
word, and substitute another word of similar 
meaning. 

Categories 

To be even more useful, your M100 can sort 
through its vocabulary by subject categories, 
helping you to find the right word. Some useful 
categories are listed on the bottom of the Ml 00. 


Here are some others: 


Useful 

Read 

Persona; 

Ask 

Wash 

Body 

Traveling 

Weather 

Theater 

Money 

Color 

General 

Send (Mail) 

City 

Teacher 

Telephone 

Family 



To review all the words in a particular cate¬ 
gory, simply enter the word on the keyboard 
and press the 0 key. Let’s take Family as an 
example: 

0 FAMILY (Tl 

FAMILY 

PARENTS 


v 


:: A1 


'HER 


MOTHER 

HUSBAND 


etc. 


"French: metal, cabine; German: metail, kabine 
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We can stop at any time by pressing the 0 key 
again. Or we can translate any word being dis¬ 
played by pressing the appropriate Language 
key. Then press 0 again to continue reviewing. 

You can also review all the phrases or partial 
phrases by pressing the 0 key once or twice 
and then the 0 key. 


Metric Conversion 

Sixteen metric conversion factors are built into 
the Ml00. By pressing the 0 Language key, 
you can then enter a unit of measure in either 
the English or metric system, then convert it to 
the other by pressing 0 again. The conversion 
factors are: 



QUART - .95 LITERS 
LITER - 1.06 QUARTS 

GALLON = 3.79 LITERS 
LITER - .26 GALLONS 

POUND - .45 KILOGRAMS 
KILOGRAM 2,2 POUNDS 

OUNCE - 25.3 GRAMS 
MILL!LITER - .034 OUNCES 


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For example, to convert kilograms to pounds; 

*1 KltOGRAM 0 




KILOGRAM -2.2 POUNDS 

Knowing this conversion factor, you can then 
use your Ml00 as a calculator (see page 17 ) 
to change a given number of kilograms into 

pounds. 

Brief Expressions in English, French, 
Spanish, and German 

Fourteen common expressions in four 
languages are permanently contained in the 
Ml00. In English they are: 


OK 

YES 

NO 

CHEERS 

HELLO 


/ 

THANKS 
HOW MUCH 
PLEASE 


LIKE 

IT 

MY NAME IS 
HOY/ ARE YOU 



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P 


The 0 Language key must be pressed before 
entering an expression, then pressed three 
more times to translate the expression into 

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other languages. For example: 

0 jtJI meimR. oanke 

NEIN. DANKE " 

0 

NO, THANKS 

0 

NON . MERC! 

0 

NO, 0. 

Note that pressing the 0 key keeps the name 
unchanged in the following translations: 

0 0 M Y | space | NAME 
CRAIG 0 

MY NAME IS CRAIG 

0 

JE MAP PELLS C 
ME LLAMO CRAIG 


, ^IAS 




is l 


SPACE 


' n a f 



0 

iCH HEISSE CRAIG 




Calculation 

Your Ml00 has a self-contained program for 
basic calculation. No additional accessory 
memories are required. It can perform addition, 
subtraction, multiplication, division, squares, 
and chain calculations. Numbers and opera¬ 
tions are entered just as you would say them. 
Entries and results can be displayed up to 
eight digits, and decimals are automatically 
rounded off to two places for convenience in 
currency conversion. 

To change from the Translation mode to the 
Calculation mode, press the 0 key. Enter the 
numbers and operations in order. It is not nec¬ 
essary to use the 0 key. To clear a calculation, 
press the 0 key. The Ml00 remains in the Cal¬ 
culator mode, ready for the next problem. To 
return to the Translator mode, press the 0 key. 


Addition 


tt 7 


1234 + 5678 


1234 +5678 



Squares 

7 8 X 

*-y n V 
/ OA 



Chain Calculation 

3 7-14 

37-14 

X 8.25 

23 x 8.25 



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LEARNING 

One of the valuable attributes of the Ml00 is its 
aDiiity to accelerate your acquisition of a work¬ 
ing vocabulary. It does this in several ways. 
First, it provides the translations at the time you 
need to know. Its small size makes it conven¬ 
ient to carry with you on your travels, and 
quickly look up a word or phrase. 

Second, it coordinates the senses more 
effectively to reenforce your Seaming: You hear 
a word spoken, you touch the keys to spell it 
out on the Ml00, and you see the translation on 
the display. 

Third, it challenges you by presenting related 
words for translation, then gives you the correct 
answers. Here is an example. Say you want to 
learn the Spanish names of the months. 








If you want to proceed more quickly press the 
|lk* ] key just once. 

0 



= A 


\8RfL 


MAY (MONTH) 
JUNE - JUNIO 

etc. 


MAYC 


'« 

r 

t 


Suppose you want to test yourself on the 
French words related to clothing. The Ml00 will 
display the words in succession without giving 
the translation unless you ask for it, but when 






you do it will reenforce your learning by repeat¬ 
ing the word in French before going on. Enter 
the French word for clothing: 


n.K 


[Ej VETEMENTS 


VETEMENTS 




HA BILLER 




HAT 



etc. 


In this example, the word chapeau was trans¬ 
lated to "hat," then automatically was repeated 
before going on to the next French word. 

As you have seen, you can display either 
one or two languages at a time. Simply press 
the g key followed by the Language key(s), 
then enter the word and press 0 . 

Another way of reviewing your vocabulary is 
alphabetical order. Simply press the 0 key to 
review the entire vocabulary, or enter a letter 
first to review just that part. 


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TIPS AND SHORTCUTS 


* Keep your grammar as simple as possible for 
fastest translation. Use the singular form and 
the present tense. 

* After entering the first letter of a new word in a 
sentence, wait for it to appear. This gives the 
Ml00 time to verify the spelling of the previous 

word. 


• Remember to try 0 first whenever you see 
flashing ?????. 


* Long words can be entered with fewer strokes 
by typing the first few key letters, then 0: 

[or] 0 {0 K SPACE A j SPACE o 1 €0 [spac£| 

a v 0 \u\ 

DO YOU HAVE A DICTIONARY AVAILABLE 


• If you’ve been studying a certain category 
using the Learn mode and had to stop in the 
middle, no need to start over again. Just enter 
the word you stopped with and press 
0 again. 




• When you have used 0 as a result of flash¬ 
ing ????? and the M100 is offering alternate 
choices, you can use the 0 and alphabet Keys 
at any time to edit ormodify the word. 

• In the Search mode you can stop at any time 
by pressing the 0 key again. Two quick taps 
on the 0 key will advance one word at 

a time. The same thing is true in the Learn 
mode, using the 0 key. This is useful when you 
are studying and want to proceed at your own 
pace. 

• When you are going through the vocabulary 
using either the Search or Learn modes, you 
can translate to another language at any time 
by pressing a Language key. Then press 0 or 
0 again to pick up when you left off. 

• If you have a sentence containing a 
number with several digits, it will be 
quicker to hold the 0 key depressed 
while entering the numerals. Release it 
before entering the last numeral. 


* • 


* 




* If you've obtained a metric conversion factor 
using 0 and want to convert the other way, 
simply press 0 two more times: 

0 0 M l L E 0 


w i 


V 




'• fc... . • .• A.v . ..... .. 


El 


• l 


••• •'■ .• > 





* Use the 0 key to review all the phrases 
(enter 0 0 or0 0 0) or the contents of 
the L 4 Memory (enter 00). 

* Two quick taps on the 0 key will blank the 
display after entering an expression. Then, 
when you want it to appear, just press the 
appropriate Language key. 

I [space \ A M | space \ READY ) space | EAT [space | 

NOW 







{ s' t 





{ ft : 
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* Translate one word at a time if you wish: 

V •" •• • • 

TEA IE A 


0 

COFFEE 

F 

MILK 






"f 

i 


* • 
* 





'V 


j 7 
* > 







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MAINTENANCE 

Protect your Craig M100 from rain, dirt, 
and mechanical damage, as you would any 
fine instrument- Keep it in its pouch or 
other safe place when not in use. Keep 
Memory Capsules in their storage 
containers when they are removed from 
the Translator. 

Battery Recharging 
The Ml00 is equipped with automatic 
battery charging circuitry, for use with 
Craig 8105 rechargeable nickel-cadmium 
cells only. CAUTION: Do not attempt to 
recharge any other type of cell. The 
Battery Switch under the bottom cover 
must be in the nickel cadmium position 
when nickel-cadmium cells are used. 

It is normal for nickel-cadmium cells to 
lose 1 % of their charge per day, even 
when not in use. They should be given an 
overnight charge before use whenever 
they have been stored for over two 
months. 

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AN EYE TO THE FUTURE... 

Your Craig Ml00 is more than a Language 
Translator. It is a true handheld microcomputer, 
complete with RAM, ROM, and CPU* The 
secret is in the interchangeable Memory 
Capsule: not only does it store the permanent 
information, but it also contains the external 
program which tells the built-in microprocessor 
what to do. 

This technological breakthrough uses the 
Ami Memory System. It makes possible the 
programming of Memory Capsules for applica¬ 
tions other than translation, such as phonetic 


When the display grows dim, nickel- 
cadmium ceils should be recharged by 
leaving the Translator connected to the ac 
power line overnight. (Be sure that the AC 
Adapter is designed for the voltage of the 
country you are in.) The M100 power 
switch should be off. A fully discharged 
battery may take 24 hours to recharge; a 
low battery will recharge overnight. 

Trouble Shooting 

* If you can enter a word but cannot 
translate, (-?- appears) the Memory 
Capsule may not be making good contact 
in its socket. Try removing and replacing it 
a few times to clean the contacts. 

* If the Ml00 does not work on battery 
but is OK on the AC Adapter, use fresh 
cells or recharge nickel-cadmium cells. If 

it works on battery but not on ac, check to 
see if the ac receptacle has power. 

* If the 0 key does not clear an 
incorrect display, try turning the Power 
Switch off,then on again. 

* t 


pronunciation, statistics, recipes, calorie 
values, and other general information. Simply 
plug in a new Memory Capsule and your Ml00 
becomes even more versatile. Capsules for 
these applications are under study 

Use your Craig Ml 00 now as a Language 
Translator; tomorrow’s possibilities are virtually 
unlimited. 


'Random-Access Memory, Read-Only Memory, and 

Central Processing Unit 


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Limited Warranty Parts and Labor 

Craig Corporation warrants this product to be 
iree from defects in material and workmanship - 
for a period of ONE (!) YEAR from date of sale to 
the original consumer purchaser. Craig will 
repair free of charge this Craig product if it has 
proven to be defective within the ONE (t) YEAR 
period when said product is returned at 
customer expense to Craig or one of Craig’s 
Independent Authorized Warranty Stations within 
the warranty period. 

This warranty does not apply to any Craig 
product damaged by accident, misuse, abuse, 
improper line voltage, fire, flood, lightning, or 
other acts of God, or any parts or service 
furnished by anyone other than Craig or one of 
its Independent Authorized Warranty Stations. 
This warranty is void if any parts or service 
covered by this warranty are furnished by anyone 
other than Craig or its Independent Authorized 
Warranty Stations. This warranty does not cover 
cartons, carrying cases, batteries, broken or 
marred cabinets, magnetic tapes, or any other 
accessories used in connection with the product 
or consequential damages due to a defect in the 
product. 

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ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO 
THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. THIS IS 
THE COMPLETE WARRANTY BY CRAIG AND 
NO OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTY IS VALID 
AGAINST CRAIG. SOME STATES DO NOT 
ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN 
IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR AN 
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL 
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE 
ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY 
NOT APPLY TO YOU. 

If this unit should prove defective within the 
first YEAR, return it to the nearest Craig factory 
branch, as noted hereafter, or ask your dealer for 
the name and location of the nearest 
Independent Authorized Warranty Station. Your 
dated sales slip or other proof ot purchase will 
establish your eligibility for warranty service. 
Craig will be responsible only for service 
rendered under this warranty and not the loss of 
any unit delivered to an Independent Authorized 
Warranty Station. 

This warranty gives you specific rights, and 
you may also have other rights which vary from 
state to state. 


Your Ml 00 is identified by a serial number on the 
bottom. Take the time now to copy the serial number 
in the space provided below. Be sure to keep this 
owner’s manual and your sales slip. 


Model Number Ml00 
Serial Number_ 






Los Angeles Branch 

Craig Corporation 
321 W Artesia 81 vd. 

PC. Box 5664 
Compton, CA 90220 
(213) 537-1233 

Seattle Branch 

Craig Corporation 
1020 Andover Park West 
RO. Box C-8S757 
Seattle. WA 98188 
{206} 575-0685 


New Jersey Branch 

Craiq Corporation 
50-52 Joseph St 
Moonachie, N.J. 07074 
(212) 594-7841 

Chicago Branch 

Craig Corporation 
1450 Greenleaf Ave. 

Elk Grove Village. IL 60007 
(312) 593-3150 


Atlanta Branch 

Craig Corporation 
2935-E Amwiier Road 
Atlanta. Georgia 30360 
(404) 449-6200 

Houston Branch 

Craig Corporation 
8500 Commerce Park Drive 
Suite 102 

Houston Texas 77036 
(7T3) 777-9555 


DESCRIPTION AND DATA SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE 
PRtNTED IN U.S.A. 


In Canada: 

Withers Evans, Ltd. 

3133 Sumner Ave. 

Burnaby. 8.C.. Canada V5G3E3 


PD 1010 4/79 25K MMB